Tottenham Hotspur news

Real Madrid have derailed Tottenham's ambitions of signing Nico Paz, with the Spanish giants hoping to bring him back to the club next year.

Tottenham have reportedly submitted an improved transfer bid worth €70m (£61m/$82m) for Como star Nico Paz, but the Serie A side have rejected the offer. Spurs have made Paz their primary target after missing out on Eberechi Eze to arch-rivals Arsenal. However, Paz wants to stay at Como this season before returning to Real Madrid, who have a buy-back option on the Argentine.

Cesc Fabregas sent a clear message to Tottenham after Nico Paz starred in Como's victory over Lazio in a Serie A clash on Sunday. It has been reported that Spurs are stepping up their efforts to sign the Argentine midfielder after missing out on top target Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

Thomas Frank has dismissed the notion that Tottenham were 'inspired' by Eberechi Eze's transfer snub in their win over Manchester City.

Tottenham have reportedly increased their offer for Como star Nico Paz after missing out on top target Eberechi Eze.

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta after missing out on Eberechi Eze, with Aston Villa also interested. With Mohammed Kudus already sold to Spurs, Paqueta could be the next big name to move from east London to north.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed he was phoned by new Arsenal signing Eberechi Eze at a time when the player was close to signing for Tottenham.

Tottenham have launched a bid to sign Leicester star Bilal El Khannouss just when Crystal Palace believed they had convinced the youngster to join them.

The England international was set to join Thomas Frank's rebuild, but will instead link up with Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium

Some players have refused to sign a contract despite having the pen in their hand, while others have gone into hiding to avoid a transfer

Thomas Frank has hailed former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp for providing the inspiration behind Tottenham's convincing win over Manchester City.

Ruben Dias was fiercely critical of Manchester City's defending in their 2-0 defeat by Tottenham after they conceded an embarrassing second goal.

Tottenham's 2-0 victory over Man City means Spurs boss Thomas Frank becomes just the third manager to beat Pep Guardiola away with two different teams.